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August 17

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on vintage vehicles and carnival crowds

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of vintage vehicles, carnival crowds and more.

August 16

California man rescued by helicopter after spending two days trapped behind waterfall

Ryan Wardwell reportedly became trapped behind a California waterfall when strong hydraulics forced him off his climbing lines during a rappelling adventure.

August 16

California man rescued after two days trapped behind waterfall

A 46-year-old man was rescued by a helicopter after he was trapped for two days behind a waterfall in California. (Credit: Tulare County Sheriff's Office)

August 16

Brother of woman who vanished from cruise 27 years ago reveals critical third witness

Amy Bradley's brother, Brad, criticizes FBI investigation into his sister's 1998 cruise ship disappearance, claims agents failed to interview key witnesses properly.

August 16

Risky stunt backfires as climber falls and gets rescued mid-drop by quick hero

This is the dramatic moment a stubborn rock climber who refuses to use a safety rope is caught when he falls.

August 16

Would you donate pets for zoo to feed to its predators? Some say 'yes'

Aalborg Zoo defends feeding donated pets to predators as natural behavior while critics call the practice "disgusting" and "completely unacceptable"

August 16

Hits and Misses

The week's best and worst from Kim Strassel, Kyle Peterson and Dan Henninger

August 16

Beach visitors risk 'arrest' for swimming without lifeguard following tragic incident

A fatal drowning at the Seaside Heights beach in New Jersey has led to stricter ocean access rules as rip current deaths reach 52 nationwide this year, according to the National Weather Service.

August 16

Cigarette butts make roads stronger than ever before

Researchers turn 4.5 trillion discarded cigarette butts annually into sustainable road construction material, reducing litter and improving asphalt performance.

August 15

Hiker's friend watches in horror as brown bear drags man into bushes on mountain: report

A hiker in his 20s was reportedly killed by a brown bear on a Mount Rausu trail in Japan, prompting trail closures and helicopter evacuation of over 71 people from the area.